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Accelerating goods-out and goods-in
Rather than continue to manually sort returns in its picking warehouse, Hermes Fulfillment looked to shuttle technology to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Automation bridges transportation gaps
Facing a decision to add operators or automate, American Packaging Corp. turned to robotic industrial pallet trucks to increase consistency and savings.

Mobile robots provide flexible courier services
Autonomous system supports transition to lean manufacturing.

Dental supplies distributor streamlines order fulfillment
Order totes travel to the inventory while pickers stay in zones.

Modern’s 2013 Casebook
The 2013 Casebook features 43 case studies that put the spotlight on successful innovation projects that have come to fruition over the past year.

Light-directed pick cart makes one trip, 60 orders filled
Light-directed pick carts offer operational flexibility, boosting picking rates 400%.

New DC technology stops the bleeding for hospital
In-hospital DC improves efficiency and speed with minimal interruption.

Updated AS/RS offers fresh start for Dole
Proprietary system revamped from one end of aisle to the other.

Fabric structure cuts costs and allows for business growth
Materials once stored outside now have comfortable home.

AS/RS adds massive capacity, uses 78% less floor space
Supplier delivers one of the largest automated warehouses in its history.

Energy-sipping fans help manage temperature extremes for distributor
Beverage company sees energy savings, improved safety and worker comfort.

Hurricane forces coastal data storage inland
Rack and mezzanine system at new warehouse installed on very tight schedule.

Automated storage takes to the skies
Vertical lift modules save space and improve efficiency at airline maintenance facility.

Fans improve worker comfort, protect paper products
Air movement keeps humidity from sealing the fate of envelope company.

From warehouse to refrigerator in one week
Flexible walls provide temperature zoning for cheese warehouse in record time.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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